The committee released a statement in which they said they were calling off the meeting after receiving legal advice that they would not have enough members present to meet the quorum.

The EFF has previously released a statement apologising for the Shivambu assault incident. Shivambu has also said he regretted his actions but denies that he assaulted de Kock. He also says that he was not aware that De Kock was a journalist, according to The Citizen.

When it first surfaced, the video was met with widespread condemnation. The SA National Editors' Forum and The Parliamentary Press Gallery Association, among other organisations, criticised Shivambu's behaviour, Briefly.co.za has learned.